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First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Guide: What to Know Before Applying

When your lender gives you a loan estimate, here are the 5 things you need to look out for: 1) the loan program - this matters more than you think. If you have a good credit score, it should be conventional. 2) rate lock - if it’s not, numbers will change. 3) interest rate - is it competitive, are they baiting you in with a “too good to be true” rate? 4) Section A - these are the lender specific charges for the loan. It’s great that the rate is low but not if they’re charging you thousands extra

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